Stolen Vehicle, Profanity Filled Texts, Concealed Drugs and Contraband Results in Multiple Felonies
REDDICK, FL (352today.com) – Life sometimes has a way of teaching us difficult lessons. In this case, both the victim and the accused met with consequences that came about from poor decisions. A car left running, with the doors unlocked near side entrance of the Silver River Inn, would...
Ocala tenant sues landlord over slip-and-fall on tiled exterior
An Ocala tenant has filed a lawsuit against her landlord, alleging she was injured after she slipped and fell on exterior tiles outside of a home she was renting that were allegedly “inherently slick and naturally prone to slipperiness.”. Attorneys representing Luz Maria Diaz filed the lawsuit against Jacqueline...
I think we have a right to complain about traffic in Ocala
This is in response to a letter to the editor from Mr Kinnear. First of all, you may very well drive 150 miles a day “in Marion County,” but we aren’t talking about Marion County only. We “complainers,” that according to you, “complain for the sake of...
$1 million scratch-off prize claimed by Ocala woman
An Ocala woman recently claimed a $1 million prize from a $50 scratch-off ticket that she purchased at a local convenience store. On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced that 47-year-old Jennifer Hatchett claimed a $1 million prize at the organization’s headquarters in Tallahassee on May 8. According to the...
Disabled students can use state vouchers to attend Beacon College’s pre-college programs
Beacon College is the first Central Florida college to accept school vouchers for students with disabilities to enroll in its pre-college programs. Students on the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities will now be able to enroll for free in three pre-college programs on the campus. The...
Ocala Fire Rescue puts new rescue vehicle into service
With the addition of a new rescue vehicle that went into service on Monday, Ocala Fire Rescue has now equipped all seven of its fire stations with engine and rescue units. Rescue 7 officially rolled into service on Monday, August 25, at OFR Station 7. On Friday, August 22, Station 7 welcomed the addition of the new...
Groundbreaking set this week for new $20 million Paradise Recreation Center
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place this week for the new Paradise Recreation Center on the Historic Side of The Villages. The groundbreaking will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Villagers are encouraged to attend. In May, the Amenity Authority Committee awarded a $16.3 million contract for the...
Marion County, FL, China King faces administrative complaint after recording 15 violations
China King at 9590 SW Highway 200, Suite 9, in Ocala, Marion County, was cited for 15 total violations during a routine food inspection on August 22, 2025, by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation and requires a follow-up...
FDOT repaints crosswalk near Pulse memorial site, SpaceX scrubs Starship test flight, and Leesburg...
Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. Unsettled weather resumes on Monday with a front stalled to our north, putting us in a region of ample moisture streaming across the peninsula. This will fuel occasional showers and storms, not just limited to the afternoon hours, so it's best to keep...
Ocala motorcyclist run over by SUV in fatal accident on US 441
A 66-year-old Ocala man who was fatally run over on U.S. Highway 441 after he lost control of his motorcycle on Saturday morning is at least the 16th motorcyclist killed on Marion County roadways this year. The fatal accident occurred near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 441 and NW 223rd...
